anaheim-gazette 1915-11-04

FEATHERED TRIBE INCREASES IN THIS STATE BIRDS FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE COUNTRY MIGRATING TO CALIFORNIA MOVIES HAVE BEEN ANNEXED TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES Convincing proof has been found of the great intelligence of birds. Director Joseph Grinnell of the University of California Museum of Vertebrate Zoology reports that there are already more different species of birds in California than in any other state in the Union, and more kinds are coming all the time. There is no mere question of size. The state of Texas is two-thirds as large again as California, but it has nowhere nearly as many kinds of birds, though it does come second. What's more, the 541 species of birds already living here are not going to be permitted to enjoy a monopoly. Every kind of bird in the country is trying to move to California. There are fifty more known species of birds in California today than thirteen years ago. A large share of these additions are unquestionably newcomers. One such straggler, as the bird men call such cases of a pioneer seeking to lead the way for his tribe into a new land, was a Mother Gary's Chicken (a Wilson Stormy Petrel), which has no business anywhere away from the At- 50 slides depicting current events of the month. This new Bureau of Visual Instruction is the sixth bureau to be organized by the Extension Division, the others dealing with correspondence instruction, class instruction, public discussion, information and municipal reference and lectures. EDISON OUTLINES HIS PLANS FOR DEFENSE Declares That Machines Will do the Fighting in Future Wars Thos. A. Edison believes the future war will be a conflict of machinery. While at San Francisco he outlined the preparedness ideas he plans to advocate, provided congress grants the committee of which he is a member, a big experimental laboratory. Edison's plans include the development of an invisible submarine periscope, the improvement of submarine engines, the development and improvement of aeroplanes and aviation engines, the creation of special machinery for the manufacture of shells, and above all, the creation of a new brain supply through the organizing of America's 56,000 engineers. Edison rated the present preparation of America at zero. He said he believed the nation should be ready to supply at forty-eight hours' notice as much ammunition and supplies as are now being used on the European battlefields. He said that lack of munitions and machinery was dragging the war along. If plenty of supplies had been ready at the war's beginning, he believed the conflict would have been ended. Edison explained that among the ideas already completed is a trench-digging engine capable of ripping a trench six feet deep, three feet wide and 265 feet long within an hour. He declared that every American harbor should be impervious. REFUSE THE EDISON RATIO ASSOCIATED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DECLARED ARE JUST AND MILLS TENDERS RAILROAD CORRECTION IS NOT By a vote of 8 chambers of commencing decided not to tion of the Edison rates in Orange county road commission matter has been aded by A. A. Millas months, and at thin a month ago arising of J. A. Knapp C. E. Utt of Tustin appointed to invest pany's business and centia meeting. Knapp and Utt report in which it would take a long proper investigative whether or not this started, an investment committee did not unless there was an objection that they is not doing the people of this country stated that the Edison come here as a plentiful service reduced its rates omitted majority recaption be taken. Mills refused to and submitted one remarks he criticized bers of the commit session followed, and taken the report of accepted with on voice. Mr. Mills Every kind of bird in the country is trying to move to California. There are fifty more known species of birds in California today than thirteen years ago. A large share of these additions are unquestionably newcomers. One such struggler, as the bird men call such cases of a pioneer seeking to lead the way for his tribe into a new land, was a Mother Gary's Chicken (a Wilson Stormy Petrel), which has no business anywhere away from the Atlantic ocean, but which was captured off Monterey. Another venturesome explorer was an Anhinga, or water turkey, which belongs in Florida and the Mexican tropics, but which joined the rush of new settlers in the Imperial valley. The Tennessee warbler and the Louisiana water thrush both grew restless in their Southern homes and made their way to California, one being found at Pasadena and the other at Mecca, on the Colorado desert. Sooner or later, predicts Prof. Grinnell, practically every species known in North America will be found occurring, at one time or another in California. The great advance made in recent years in knowledge of California birds is indicated by the fact that Prof. Grinnell's book, A Distributional List of the Birds of California, lists 541 species of birds as now known in California, as compared with the 353 species catalogued in 1863 by the pioneer ornithologist Dr. G. G. Cooper, of the Geological Survey, the 445 species catalogued in 1892, the 491 known in 1902 and the total of 530 listed in 1912. Widespread search and the gathering and careful study of great series of museum specimens, through generous provision made by Miss Annie M. Alexander for the maintenance of the Museum, are responsible for this increase, as well as the constant new immigration of birds. Prof. Grinnell reports that of the 541 species of which he tells the local status, 168 are water birds, 373 land birds, and 108 game birds. There are six species of hummingbirds and 23 species of hawks. While the prolific sparrow is represented by 96 species, there are only 19 different kinds of owls in California. The movies have at last been annexed by the University. For many years past motion pictures have been used occasionally at the university for various instructional battlefields. He said that lack of munitions and machinery was dragging the war along. If plenty of supplies had been ready at the war's beginning, he believed the conflict would have been ended. Edison explained that among the ideas already completed is a trench-digging engine capable of ripping a trench six feet deep, three feet wide and 265 feet long within an hour. He declared that every American harbor should be impregnable. All harbors should be fortified so as to prevent an enemy's fleet approaching within fifteen miles. Mr. Edison admitted his life had been threatened before coming west. He said agents had threatened to kill him unless he stopped making supplies for the war. He denied making such supplies, and said he merely manufactured his own carbolic acid because the war stopped the supply. CALIFORNIA RIVER VOLUMES MEASURED Report of U. S. Geological Survey Contains Data on Principal Streams of State The development of the water supply of California has in large part contributed to the material development of the state. In the days of '49 its first great boom was the result of finding gold in a creek bottom, and throughout the early gold days the rapid growth of California was made possible by the development of water supplies for use in placer mining. In later years came the great irrigation activities, and especially in southern California have the agricultural products become so valuable that in that part of the state water is probably worth more than it is anywhere else in the country. Throughout Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys also water has relatively large value for irrigation. Still later came the recognition of the enormous importance of California water powers. In a very few years the development of water power has grown until California ranks second only to New York in this respect. It is apparent that in a state so thoroughly dependent upon its water supplies investigations which will reveal the amount of water available in the streams and beneath the ground are of the highest importance. The people of California have recognized battlefields. He said that lack of munitions and machinery was dragging the war along. If plenty of supplies had been ready at the war's beginning, he believed the conflict would have been ended. Edison explained that among the ideas already completed is a trench-digging engine capable of ripping a trench six feet deep, three feet wide and 265 feet long within an hour. He declared that every American harbor should be impregnable. All harbors should be fortified so as to prevent an enemy's fleet approaching within fifteen miles. Mr. Edison admitted his life had been threatened before coming west. He said agents had threatened to kill him unless he stopped making supplies for the war. He denied making such supplies, and said he merely manufactured his own carbolic acid because the war stopped the supply. Wallace urged to done about getting exhibit at the Natl. Museum to be held in San Francisco. He said should be made bury for that purpose. It took up at the new chambers. Mills reported that company had been of its rate case. C. C. Chapman sought to be done to paved roads. It was stated that pervisors expects work soon. Gustav Stern, chief roads committee, signed on the states Santa Ana and El Paso places where they broke and cracked found that taking the state highway suited in promises but that the commute "in the same old way was a shame the ways had been built missioner Darlington state was considerate the shoulders. "By the time this will be too late." The address of Chapman, was full of county praise work of the associate caution that it may thusastic steps when lessen people's organization. Instead boosters, said Mr. sociated chambers since wheel. In a well worded by, of Santa Ana, Chapman and ever since the county for having it fulfilled two friends of mine mustard of Placentia by,"and tonight most got lost in which has been pre-The meeting was centia club house, Round Table prophecy next meeting The movies have at last been annexed by the University. For many years past motion pictures have been used occasionally at the university for various instructional purposes. Now the Bureau of Visual Instruction has been organized by the Extension Division, to aid schools, libraries, clubs and other organizations to make use of the enormous educational possibilities of moving pictures. The new bureau will cooperate also through lending slides for the stereopticon, travelling case exhibits of objects illustrating industrial processes, and other methods of appeal to the eye as a means of instruction in scientific, historical, and industrial subjects. The bureau now has a number of reels available for use without charge illustrating by motion pictures such industrial subjects as the making of shoes, chocolate, matches, magazines, and chemical products, or the use of dynamite in improving farm lands. It has available also for rental at a dollar a day and expressage a large number of films showing cities, strange scenes in distant lands, the lives of animals and plants, historical episodes, industrial processes, and moving picture versions of Shakespearean plays. Over a thousand stereopticon slides are already available, also. Schools may obtain a monthly educational news service from the Extension Division, consisting of written lectures, to be read by some member of the school faculty, together with a set of In a very few years the development of water power has grown until California ranks second only to New York in this respect. It is apparent that in a state so thoroughly dependent upon its water supplies investigations which will reveal the amount of water available in the streams and beneath the ground are of the highest importance. The people of California have recognized this fact and for many years have through their legislature cooperated with the geological survey in the determination of stream flow and the location of underground supplies. Jesus Martinez, who has twice been tried before Justice Cox of Santa Ana, charged with stealing fodder, and both times remanded back to jail because the jurors could not agree, grew tired of the delay Friday and asked to be allowed to plead guilty. He did not steal the fodder, he declared, but was willing to enter a plea of guilty and serve his sentence. The judge sentenced him to six month in jail but withheld the commitment, thus paroling the prisoner. Martinez was wildly delighted on finding himself free, and said he was sorry he had not pleaded guilty when first arraigned. The Orange County Machine company, formerly the Angell-Redit company, has petitioned the superior court for a dissolution of the corporation. This action is in line with the resolution which was adopted by the corporation at the last meeting. It is rumored that the old firm has a customer for the business, and it may still continue doing work under another name. Who's Hasel? Your Druggist? REFUSE TO PROBE EDISON CO.'S RATES ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE DECLARES CHARGES ARE JUST AND MODERATE MILLS TENDERS RESIGNATION OF RAILROAD COMMITTEE, BUT IT IS NOT ACCEPTED By a vote of 8 to 1 the associated chambers of commerce Wednesday evening decided not to carry the question of the Edison Electric company's rates in Orange county before the railroad commission for adjustment. This matter has been advocated and argued by A. A. Mills for the past six months, and at the meeting at Tustin a month ago a committee consisting of J. A. Knapp of Garden Grove, C. E. Utt of Tustin and A. A. Mills was appointed to investigate the company's business and report at the Placentia meeting. Knapp and Utt signed a majority report in which it was stated that it would take a long time to make a proper investigation to determine whether or not the action should be started, an investigation that the committee did not believe justified unless there was a reasonable ground to believe that the Edison Company is not doing the right thing by the people of this county. The report stated that the Edison company had come here as a pioneer. It is giving excellent service and has voluntarily reduced its rates over half. The committee majority recommended that no action be taken. Mills refused to sanction this report and submitted one of his own. In his remarks he criticised the other members of the committee. A heated discussion followed, and on a vote being taken the report of Knapp and Utt was accepted with only one dissenting voice. Mills once tendered necessary. In fact, a few months ago the district attorney was instructed to start the proceedings, but that order was held up pending a change in the attitude of the gun club. A deed was offered but it had conditions that the county would not accept. Negotiations have been carried on for several weeks looking to a final settlement, and that settlement is now reached. The deed is signed by Fred E. Wilcox, president, and M. J. Connell, secretary, representing the Bolsa Land Company and the Bolsa Chico Gun Club. It provides for a right of way forty feet wide on the north side of the P. E. tracks. One provision of the deed is that the strip shall never be used or allowed to be used by the county for any railroad purposes. The county must before January 1, 1917, cover the road with eight inches of clay, and crown, oil and sand the road. The county must also build a substantial fence along the north side of the right of way. This fence shall be six feet high and shall have not less than ten strands of barbed wire put upon it. Supposedly this fence must be hunter proof, at least so far as getting through the fence is concerned. GAS FOR STREET LIGHTS The Southern Counties Gas Company is making a strong bid for the use of natural gas in the lighting of Santa Ana streets. At a meeting of the street lighting committee, composed of citizens having in charge a project to get ornamental street lights for that city last week, an offer was made that is being investigated. The gas company stated that it would agree to furnish the gas and maintain the lights for $9.95 per year per light. The proposal is to install lamps that will give as much light as is given by the light established at the Little Lumber Talks We solicit your orders whether of large or small proportions and assure prompt and careful attention. Redwood Fence posts 3x4, 4x4, 4x6, 6x6. Redwood and Pine boards and Fencing 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x10, 1x12. 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Mills refused to sanction this report and submitted one of his own. In his remarks he criticised the other members of the committee. A heated discussion followed, and on a vote being taken the report of Knapp and Utt was accepted with only one dissenting voice. Mr. Mills promptly tendered his resignation as chairman of the railroads and transportation committee, but President Wallace refused to accept it. Wallace urged that something be done about getting an Orange county exhibit at the National Orange Show to be held in San Bernardino February. He said an appropriation should be made by the supervisors for that purpose. The matter will be taken up at the next meeting of the chambers. Mills reported that the Wells Fargo company had been denied a rehearing of its rate case. C. C. Chapman said that something ought to be done to fix the shoulders of paved roads. It was stated that the board of Supervisors expects to attend to that work soon. Gustav Stern, chairman of the good roads committee, said that he had noticed on the state highway between Santa Ana and El Toro a good many places where the concrete base is broken and cracked. He said he had found that taking matters up with the state highway commission resulted in promises to "look after it," but that the commission goes ahead "in the same old way." He said it was a shame the way the state highways had been built. He said Commissioner Darlington had said the state was considering ways of fixing the shoulders. "By the time they devise a way, it will be too late," said Stern. The address of welcome by C. C. Chapman, was full of optimism for the county, praise for the efficient work of the associated chambers, and caution that it may take no over-enthusiastic steps which might tend to lessen people's confidence in the organization. Instead of being only boosters, said Mr. Chapman, the associated chambers should act as a balance wheel. In a well worded response, R. L. Bisby, of Santa Ana, complimented Mr. Chapman and every other booster in the county for having a dream and having it fulfilled. "Thirty years ago two friends of mine got lost in the wild mustard of Placentia," said Mr. Bisby, "and tonight these same men almost got lost in the sumptuous feast which has been prepared for us." The meeting was held at the Plaencia club house, the ladies of the Round Table preparing the banquet. The proposal is to install lamps that will give as much light as is given by the light established at the north end of North Main street. That light was put in as a demonstration to the county of the efficiency of natural gas as a street lighting commodity. The gas company is now seeking a permit to install another such light at some prominent corner in Santa Ana. The gas officials declare that natural gas can be furnished at a less cost than electricity, and they want a chance to show what can be done. The committee proposes to investigate the proposition thoroughly. FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU Free municipal employment bureaus in every incorporated city in Southern California were urged at a meeting in Los Angeles to consider the hobo and tramp problem. Delegates from several southern counties were present. It was decided to furnish a copy of the resolution in regard to the bureaus to every mayor in Southern California, and urge taking up the work. The movement may be taken up in Santa Ana, but when the matter was discussed formerly, it was not adopted, as the Associated Charities, Salvation Army, and other agencies engage in that work. The final disposition of the trump problem will be made at a later meeting of the representatives. Probate Officer, J. H. Scott has filed a complaint against Roy Barnett, 16 years of age, who is accused of murder in causing the death of Daniel Aguillar, recently. This action was made necessary on account of the youth of the boy, who will become a ward of the juvenile court through this complaint. Frederico Paggl has brought suit against John Muzio for possession of fifty-three acres at Buena-Park. Paggl leased the land to Muzio for five years, rent to be half the alfalfa crop and one-third the harley crop. In a well worded response, R. L. Bisby, of Santa Ana, complimented Mr. Chapman and every other booster in the county for having a dream and having it fulfilled. "Thirty years ago two friends of mine got lost in the wild mustard of Placentia," said Mr. Bisby, "and tonight these same men almost got lost in the sumptuous feast which has been prepared for us." The meeting was held at the Placentia club house, the ladies of the Round Table preparing the banquet. The next meeting will be held at Newport Beach on the second Wednesday in September. H. Clay Kellogg, R. L. Bisby and William Hagen reported that they had carefully investigated the proposed installation of electric lights in the Orange County park. The committee found that the engine, wiring and other equipment would cost $550. It did not recommend that the lights be put in. It merely reported on the cost. Kellog said he doubted if more than a very few people who visit the park want the lights. The committee report was accepted and the committee discharged, with no action being taken recommending the lights. BOLSA CHICA CLUB GIVES COUNTY A DEED Grants Right of Way for Boulevard Through Its Grounds The deed for a right of way for the coast boulevard across lands of the Bolsa Chica Gun Club has been presented to the Board of Supervisors in the shape that the board asked for, and with its arrival there ends a controversy that has lasted for over three years. When the project for a coast road from Bay City to Balboa was undertaken it was with the knowledge that there would be difficulty in getting a right of way over the gun club property. For a time it looked as though condemnation proceedings would be der in causing the death of Daniel Aguilar, recently. This action was made necessary on account of the youth of the boy, who will become a ward of the juvenile court through this complaint. Frederico Pappl has brought suit against John Muzio for possession of fifty-three acres at Buena Park. Pappl leased the land to Muzio for five years, rent to be half the alfalfa crop and one-third the barley crop. It is alleged that in violation of the lease, Muzio turned cattle into the alfalfa field and that he has failed to properly care for the place. W. L. Whitesides, a recent arrival in Anaheim is making some very extensive improvements on his property at the corner of Palm and Chartress streets. He has completed one building and has under construction two more, costing approximately $2500 each. Emil E. Heinze, the well known Anaheim contractor has the contract for the work, and material throughout is being furnished by the C. Ganahl Lumber company. The trial of Casper Schontz of Buena Park charged with the murder of Daniel Aguilar, a Mexican who was shot while near a watermelon patch, has been set for December 13. He is represented by Attorneys H. C. Head and F. C. Drumm. These attorneys also appeared for Roy Barnett, charged jointly with Schontz. They declared that Barnett, being under 18 years of age, should have been sent to the juvenile court before being brought into the criminal court. The judge took under advisement the motion to take the case out of his court. Dr. M. M. 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